Featured Presenters
Keynote Address: Edward Lawler III
The performance of organizations depends on their having a motivated and engaged workforce. It takes the right combination of leadership, organization design, and talent management to make this happen. The key management practices that create high performance organizations will be described and how they can be implemented will be discussed.
Other Organizational Best Practices Conference: Achieving Results Through Engaging Employees speakers will include:
Thomas S. Bateman, Bank of America Professor, McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia
John Elmore, Head of Community Banking, U.S. Bank
Michele Herlein, Manager, Learning and Organizational Development, Bridgestone Americas
George Hollins, President, On-Track: The Strategic Solutions Company
Patricia Brown James, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, Bridgestone Americas
Fran Jones, Director of Talent Management & Diversity, Bridgestone Americas
Shelly McCallum, Associate Professor, St. Mary's University of Minnesota
Mindy Moye, Manager of Employee Engagement, John Deere
David O'Connell, Professor of Management, St. Ambrose University
Kent Pilcher, Owner, Estes Construction
Madhu Sharma, President, Critical Link
Jenny Sharp,Organizational Development Specialist, Pella Corporation
Dave Siebert, Chair, Business Division, Iowa Wesleyan College
Paul Slaggert, Director of Non-Degree Programs, Executive Education, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Maxine Wade, Project Manager, Deere and Company
Dr. Thomas S. Bateman, Bank of America Professor, McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia. Tom Bateman has been at the University of Virginia for 10 years, and currently teaches and directs a new minor in leadership. He received his doctorate from Indiana University in 1980 and his undergraduate degree from Miami University. Prior to coming to UVa, he taught for many years at the University of North Carolina and other universities, including a two-year visiting position at the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland. Professor Bateman does research, writes, and consults on a variety of management topics. His articles on leadership, work goals, motivation, decision making, proactive behavior, and other subjects appear in journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Dynamics. His co-authored textbook (with Scott Snell), Management: Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World, is in its 9th edition. His current research focuses on leadership in the form of problem solving at all organizational levels, proactive behavior and well-being, and the pursuit of long-term goals. Professor Bateman has given talks and led workshops in many countries in Europe, Asia, and the United States, working with organizations including Nokia, Singapore Airlines, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Nature Conservancy, LexisNexis, and Rio Tinto.
John Elmore, Head of Community Banking for U.S. Bank, has over 30 years experience in the Financial Services Industry. Past responsibilities consist of running independent Community Banks, Chief Credit Officer for a group of Banks, President of Mercantile Credit Corp, a subsidiary of Mercantile Bancorp headquartered in St. Louis. This position was responsible for the Mortgage, Indirect Lending, Credit Card, and Retail Branches for a then $35B organization. Present responsibilities consist of bank operations in 750 plus communities across a 24 state footprint, with approximately 10,000 employees. Mr. Elmore has also been very involved in civic activities in his present hometown of Lawrence, Kansas with terms on the Chamber Board, United Way, Douglas County Foundation, and other civic groups.
As Manager of Learning and Organization Development at Bridgestone Americas, Dr. Michele Herlein is responsible for ensuring individual and organizational performance through diagnosing opportunities, and designing, implementing, and evaluating people systems. She has implemented a global leadership development process, designed a robust, on-line human capital management system, and brought the discipline of coaching and mentoring to the organization. Michele graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and a minor in Economics; a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communication; and a Doctorate in Business Administration degree from St. Ambrose University.
George M. Hollins, P.E., P.M.P., has bachelor degrees in engineering (Iowa State University) and business management (Upper Iowa University) and a master degree in organizational leadership (St. Ambrose University). He is a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and has earned a professional certificate in project management from North Carolina State University. George has overseen major capital programs and associated projects ranging in scope from new research, academic or office buildings, to utility installations and plant expansions, to roadway and bridge improvements, to building renovations. He has also overseen software implementations, process/quality improvement initiatives and feasibility/programming projects.
Patricia Brown James is Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for Bridgestone Americas, Inc. In this position, she is responsible for the overall direction of Human Resources activities in the Americas. In 1992 James joined then-Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. as Human Resources Section Manager for Dayton Tire in Oklahoma City, Okla., and then became Human Resources Manager for Dayton Tire in 1995. A year later, James became Manager, Organizational Development, in the company’s corporate office in Nashville, Tenn. She took on positions of increasing responsibility within the Human Resources department. James was named Executive Director of Human Resources for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC in 2002, Division Vice President in 2003, Vice President in 2004 and assumed her current position in 2007. She also serves on the Pension Board and Nashville Area Trust Fund Board. Before joining the Bridgestone Americas family, James held various positions with Human Resources at Shell Oil Company and Schlumberger Well Services. She earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and human resources and master’s degree in business administration with a specialty in human resources from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Fran Jones is the Director of Talent Management & Diversity for Bridgestone Americas. She has managed company wide initiatives including Performance Management, e360 Feedback, and High Potential Development programs. She is a member of the Bridgestone Americas Global Human Resources Team that provides development opportunities for senior level leaders designed to build BSA’s bench strength for the future. Fran began her career at Bridgestone in 1990 moving from administrative assistant to operating technician to team leader before joining the Organizational Design & Development Team in 1996. In 2001, she transferred to the Americas Support Center in Nashville to implement corporate leadership development programs. She has previously led the HR function for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC’s Aiken County Plant as Human Resources Service Leader from 2006-2008. As a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), she holds the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification. Fran holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. from Trevecca University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Shelly McCallum is an Associate Professor in the Business Department at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and teaches business courses including Advertising, International Management, International Marketing, and Strategic Management. Dr. McCallum received her Doctorate of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University in 2008 completing her dissertation on the association among networking behaviors and career and job success outcomes. She also holds a Master's degree in International Business from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota as well as an undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario. In addition, she has been involved with a cross-cultural sensitivity research project at Saint Mary’s University for a number of years. Further, Dr. McCallum’s professional experience has involved work in the fields of advertising, international marketing, and marketing consulting.
Dr. Mindy Moye is the Manager of Employee Engagement at John Deere’s World Headquarters in Moline, IL. She manages the company’s biannual Employee Survey Process, Pulse Surveys, HR Metrics, Executive Onboarding, and Employee Engagement. Mindy has an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Minnesota State Mankato, an M.A. in Measurement & Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Planning, Policy, and Leadership Studies from The University of Iowa. Mindy is the author of five publications and several conference presentations on employee empowerment and interpersonal trust. She has also taught college courses in Social and Industrial Psychology. Mindy is a member of SIOP, APS, and is a board member of the Mayflower Group.
Kent Pilcher is an Owner of Estes Construction and is responsible for all day-to-day operations. Estes Construction constructs projects in Eastern Iowa and North Central Illinois. Estes Construction is known for its progressive leading innovations, recognized nationally Integrated Project Delivery working collaboratively with architects and owners to lower costs and add value, learning culture and nationally-recognized safety programs. Estes Construction has also been recognized for its leadership in safely constructing projects, named the Safest Contractor in Iowa by Master Builders of Iowa (the trade association for construction). Kent has constructed projects on both coasts and throughout the country, building in fourteen states.
Dr. David O’Connell joined the faculty of St. Ambrose University in 1998. He holds a DBA in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. Dave has published articles in the Journal of Management Education, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, Organization Management Journal, and The CASE Journal. Dave has been actively involved in the Midwest Academy of Management, serving as chair of two tracks: Case Research and HR & Careers. He has also occasionally served as a consultant and trainer to organizations in strategic planning, employee job satisfaction and supervisor development. Prior to doctoral studies, Dave served the Public Service Company of New Mexico in a number of communications and research capacities, from 1979 through 1993. While a graduate student at Boston University, he worked with the Executive Development Roundtable, the Human Resources Policy Institute and the Boston University School of Public Health. Currently, he serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Business at St. Ambrose University.
Madhu Sharma was born in India, grew up in Africa and has spent her adult life in the United States. After receiving her degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University, she spent nearly two decades with two Fortune 500 companies and the U. S. Army in technical and business responsibilities. In 2007 she received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She has served as an adjunct professor at the Indiana Purdue University and St. Ambrose University teaching International Business, Team Development and Managing Diversity. As a founder of the Interfaith Forum in Columbus, Indiana, she was invited to facilitate discussion between religious luminaries at the World Parliament of Religions in Spain in 2004. An active community leader, she has served on the Human Rights Commission in Columbus, Indiana for a decade. She has also served on the boards of several organizations, including the Heritage Fund, a community foundation and the Children Inc. She is currently involved in organizing two major community initiatives in the Quad Cities Area.
Jenny Sharp has been working at Pella Corporation since 1998, when her career took a turn from public education to corporate training and development. She is currently the Organizational Development Specialist, a strategic role in identifying leadership opportunities and development planning. Jenny has a B.S. from Iowa State University in Family Service – Emphasis Early Childhood Education and an M.A. from Bellevue University in Leadership with a thesis focus in Emotional Intelligence. Jenny is certified in Developmental Dimensions International (DDI), Performance Consultation and Herrmann Brain Dominance Inventory (HBDI) Assessments. She is a member of ASTD, OD Network and SHRM. Jenny has provided training and presentations for the University of Iowa Masters program, various organizations and state government on topics such as personal branding, emotional intelligence and change. Her high energy, passion and engaging style draw the audience personally into the topic.
Dr. Dave Siebert is the Chair of the Business Division at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, IA, where he teaches a variety of management and MIS courses. Before retiring in 2003 to pursue his lifelong goal of teaching, Dr. Siebert was an information technology executive in the transportation, financial services, governmental and manufacturing sectors. Dr. Siebert completed his Doctorate in Business Administration from St. Ambrose University in 2008. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree and the Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Memphis.
Paul J. Slaggert is Director of Non-Degree Programs, Executive Education in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to joining Notre Dame, he was Director of the Cincinnati Center for Management and Executive Development in the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati for 12 years. He leads training sessions for corporate clients on the topics of leadership, paradigm shifts, delegation and empowerment, systems thinking, and financial literacy. He also has designed a unique learning tool to facilitate the understanding of accounting and finance at all levels of a company. Paul holds a BBA in Management from Notre Dame and an MBA in Finance from Boston College. He was a Secured Lending Officer for Citicorp in New York City and an Operations Supervisor for the Northern Trust Company in Chicago. He has over 20 years of experience in academic leadership roles at Notre Dame, the University of Cincinnati and Boston College. He has taught extensively in the areas of finance, business management, and leadership.
Dr. Maxine Wade is a Project Manager at Deere & Company. She has worked in the business world for over 35 years. Her specialty is cost reduction/target costing where she has conducted several workshops globally for the company. As Project Manager, she developed a cost tracking system for Deere & Company which has been implemented in all manufacturing divisions across the globe. An article about the system appeared in the Purchasing Magazine in February 2002. Maxine graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctorate in Business Administration. She received a MBA from the University of Northern Iowa and an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Purchasing Manager.
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